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'Demigod' - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 12:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set in an future-fantasy world, Demigod is a team-based action/RPG/RTS hybrid game that casts you as a hero waging war to obtain a position within the pantheon of gods.

'Tiberium' (PS3/X360/PC) Gets Canceled

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 12:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Tiberium is a tactical FPS action game set in an environmentally-devastated world and places the player in the heart of an epic battle for control this powerful energy source. Rumors had been circulating for a few weeks already, and after being previously delayed, EALA confirms that Tiberium has been canceled, citing "fundamental design challenges from the start," but while trying to correct those issues, Tiberium simply did not "meet our own quality expectations as well as those of our consumers."

'SBK-08 Superbike World Championship' (ALL) - 6 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 12:05 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

Conspiracy has entered into a publishing agreement to bring Black Bean's fast paced racing game SBK08 Superbike World Championship, developed by Milestone, to North America. SBK08 is the officially licensed WSBK, and will storm the next-gen consoles with brand new features and enhancements.

Marriott & Renaissance Hotels Installing Wii Systems in Rooms

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 12:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News

In a lodging industry first, Marriott International is piloting a new specially built Wii hotel game system from Nintendo in select guest rooms and lounges, offering guests a choice of 20 games, including the popular Mario Kart Wii, Super Mario Galaxy, and Wii Sports as well as Nintendo fitness game, Wii Fit.

'NBA Live 09' (ALL) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 11:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

NBA Live 09 sports new features like Pick and Roll Control, Defensive Lockdown Control, Signature Playcalling and Quickstrike Ankle-Breakers that will make the game experience fun from beginning to end. Additionally, NBA Live 09 takes you to training camp with the NBA Academy that gives you a chance to hone your skills.

'Wizard101' Offering Family-Sized Price Reduction

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 11:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

KingsIsle Entertainment's Wizard101 is an elaborate 3D virtual world in which magic and sorcery come to life as players embark on a quest that involves a massive cast of good, evil and frequently silly characters.

'Marble Saga: Kororinpa' (Wii) Announced - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Marble Saga: Kororinpa is full of new levels for gamers to explore, 4-person multiplayer gameplay, tons of customization features, the ability to connect and compete online and the use of the Wii Balance Board as features.

'Real Soccer 2009' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Real Soccer 2009 is the definitive soccer title designed specifically for NDS, offering a never-before-seen soccer experience with revolutionary yet accessible touch screen controls.

'Far Cry 2' (PS3/X360/PC) - 5 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, where players will discover a true open world gameplay set in one of the most beautiful environments in the world, Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology.

'Guitar Rock Tour' (NDS) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Guitar Rock Tour is a fun-filled, music simulation game that lets players experience the blood-pumping exhilaration of stardom by playing guitar and drum instruments, to world famous tunes.

Xbox 360 Sales Surge 214% In Wake of Price Drop

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

New figures announced by ChartTrack saw sales of the Xbox 360 increase by 214% in the last two weeks, outselling Sony’s PlayStation 3 by more than two-to-one and reaffirming its strong momentum in Europe in the wake of its recent reduction in estimated retail price.

'Atlantica Online' - 9 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Atlantica Online is bringing back turn-based and strategic gameplay to give a fresh face to the MMO world, a thinking person's game, giving you the chance to really strategize using the combat, mercenary and city/country management system.

'BPM Racing' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set to turn heads out of the starting gate and turn up the volume on television sets, BPM Racing complements white knuckle racing with a pulsating, diverse electronic soundtrack for a complete visual and audio driving experience.

'TV Show King Party' (Wii) Announced

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

TV Show King Party lets players test their smarts in an entertaining TV show game atmosphere, delivering innovative fun for players of all ages and families by featuring thousands of trivia questions in eight categories ranging from Music and Movies to History, Sports and Science.

'X3: Terran Conflict' - 18 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:20 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Egosoft's X³: Terran Conflict is a brand new, stand-alone game set in the universe of X³. It is the culmination of the X trilogy, with a grand finale that takes us all the way back to Earth's own solar system.

'Gears of War 2' (X360) Showing Horde Mode At E for All, Pre-Order Incentives

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 8:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of the original, thrusting players back into humankind's epic battle for survival against a nightmarish force of underground creatures known as the Locust Horde. Epic will be showing off the new Horde co-op mode at E for All. When you pre-order at Blockbuster you get the first issue of the GoW comic, while GameStop throws in an exclusive GoW 2 New Xbox Experience theme, and Best Buy's Limited Edition includes a remote control version of the Centaur tank.

'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed' (ALL) to Get New Mission & Characters - Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 8:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Set between the largely unexplored era between Ep III and Ep IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. LucasArts revealed that TFU will be getting a new campaign (Jedi Temple on Coruscant) and playable characters (Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ki-Adi-Mundi, and Kit Fisto) as part of two upcoming DLCs later this year.

Activision Signs PS3 In-Game Advertising Deal with IGA

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 7:45 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

IGA Worldwide announced a multi-year agreement with Activision to deliver dynamic in-game advertising into multiple video game titles on PS3, starting with integrated ads in Guitar Hero World Tour.

'War Plan Pacific' - 8 New Screens

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 7:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

War Plan Pacific is a turn-based computer wargame for one or two players (IP based multiplayer capability) covering the entire war in the Pacific from 1941 until 1945. Shrapnel Games is looking for a few good men to ensure smooth sailing.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Shipping Announcements

by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 6:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for: